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  • School Handyman/Handywoman
    School Handyman/Handywoman
    13 days ago
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    School Handyman/Handywoman Start Date: ASAP Contract: Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week). Job‑share (2–3 days per week) considered Salary: Competitive (based on experience and skills) Surbiton High School spans over 11 sites, including the main Senior School, a purpose built Sixth Form, the Girls’ and Boys’ Prep Schools, Surbiton Assembly Rooms, Mary Bennett House, Charles Burney House, two large Sports Grounds (Hinchley Wood and Oaken Lane), the Boat House at Trowlock Way, and the Staff House. This wide variety of buildings and outdoor spaces means no two days are ever the same, offering a hands-on and varied working environment. The successful candidate will join our Maintenance Team, a close‑knit group of six skilled professionals who take pride in keeping all School sites safe, secure and looking their best. From day‑to‑day repairs and planned maintenance to supporting school activities and ensuring facilities are ready for use, the team plays a vital role in keeping the School running smoothly. With a strong focus on practical skills, health and safety, and efficient working, the team works together to maintain buildings, equipment and grounds to a high standard. As part of the School community, the Maintenance Team makes a real difference to the experience of pupils, staff and visitors across all sites. What You Will do • Carry out general repairs, maintenance and minor refurbishment work, • Support heating, lighting and safety systems, • Keep grounds tidy and pathways safe, • Assist with security, opening/closing and emergency call‑outs (keyholder duties), • Carry out or support PAT testing, • Set up for School events and transport items between sites, • Drive School minibuses as required (training available) What We’re Looking For • Strong practical/DIY skills and experience in building or site maintenance, • Clean driving licence preferred; D1 minibus licence a bonus, • Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently, • Flexible, reliable, proactive and a strong team player, • Committed to maintaining high standards across all School sites You’ll be joining a skilled, supportive team who take pride in keeping our School running smoothly. No two days are the same in this varied, hands-on role. Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community. Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches. Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    14 days ago
    £15.5–£16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About AGORA. OMA + AGORA opened in April 2024 in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco.[SMOKESTAK, manteca ]. AGORA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant. We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we've had a brilliant first year - being awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin and ranked 51st at the National Restaurant Awards 2025. About the role. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic bartender to join our established team. The ideal candidate will have a natural warmth for people and feed off the adrenalin of a busy service. While experience in a similar environment is preferred, there is always opportunity for those who represent true hospitality. We are proud to have a very diverse team and celebrate individuality – we just ask to be yourself Responsibilities. • Routine maintenance of the bar area, including stock take, hygiene maintenance and prepping for service., • Interacting with and serving customers during service., • Be an ambassador for our brand at all times, through exceptional hosting skills and service., • Working with the head bartender to keep out drinks offering fresh and competitive. Requirements. Previous experience in a similar environment desirable but not essential. We offer. • £1,000 every annual employment anniversary., • Monthly bonuses for top performers., • 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants., • Cycle-to-work scheme., • Cost price wine through our suppliers., • International trips for top performers., • In-house training dedicated to your personal development., • Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards., • We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training., • Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home., • Whole team staff parties., • Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.

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  • Warehouse Supervisor
    Warehouse Supervisor
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Harmondsworth

    We are looking for an experienced warehouse supervisor to manage and oversee all warehouse activities, ensure efficient processes, and maximize warehouse productivity. The warehouse supervisor's responsibilities include supervising employees, maintaining a Health & Safety environment, coordinating logistical processes, ensuring the quality of goods, and preparing relevant documentation. To be successful as a warehouse supervisor, you should be experienced in optimizing warehousing processes and be an effective team leader. An outstanding warehouse supervisor should be dependable and have excellent organizational and time management skills. Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities: • Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities, • Managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity., • Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials., • Ordering supplies and maintaining suitable inventory levels., • Checking orders, bills, items/freight received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy., • Maintain the warehouse premises in tidy and clean order, • Maintaining records, reporting relevant information and preparing any necessary documentation in relation to shipments and freight due to be Inbound/Outbound the warehouse., • Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations., • Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds., • Coordinating and maintaining fleets and equipment., • Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers., • ETSF and General storage warehouse stock checks Supervisor Requirements: • Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar supportive position., • Has a valid Forklift Operator Licence and a minimum of 2 years of Forklift operating experience, • Valid UK Driving Licence – picks ups from LHR of freight back to NGT warehouse if required, • Previous experience working in a Bonded warehouse facility and being familiar and compliant with ETSF procedures, • Working experience and knowledge of Customs procedures for Import/Export, • Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and supervision., • Time management skills and the ability to delegate, • Excellent leadership and organizational skills., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software, preferably in ASM Sequoia software or other relevant Customs software platforms, • Problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude, • Developing positive relationships with colleagues and team members and supporting the UK Head of Operations in attaining the businesses goals, • Establishing and maintaining the trust and support of colleagues, managers and teams, • Maintaining personal hygiene to a standard expected of yourself and your colleague's Corporate Identity- provide a suitable professional image by:, • Obtaining and processing information to enable appropriate decisions to be made, • Ensuring accurate storage and prompt retrieval of information, • Ensuring individuals, teams, colleagues, managers and clients are advised of appropriate information, • Ensuring good verbal and written dialogue with internal and external contacts/users, • Have excellent communicative skills with staff, peers, and Clients, • Telephone skills Miscellaneous Ad-hoc asks: follow instructions from company management for practical assignments. Shift work: this role involves a weekend shift depending on Company's work arrangement. You will be given days off during the week when the weekend shift is needed or paid overtime. Working on Bank holidays is required Flexible Working Hours: due to the nature of the work with international stakeholders, you may be required to adapt to flexible working hours and ensure maximum work efficiency per the business's needs and demands to perform your role successfully. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee mentoring programme, • On-site parking, • Private medical insurance, • 8-hour shift, • AM shift 09:00-18:00, • PM shift 12:00 – 21:00, • Overtime, • Nationwide Driving Licence (required), • Forklift Operator Licence (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: as soon as possible

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